A DRUG dealer found in Rugby with more than £6,000 in cash and cocaine on him has been jailed for two-and-a-half years.
On January 14, officers from Rugby Police’s Serious Organised Crime team spotted Royis Samuels, 43, of Wentworth Road, behind the wheel of a car he wasn’t supposed to be driving in Newbold Road.
They followed him to a drive-through, but when they went to stop him, he ignored them and tried to run off – but he was caught and arrested.
A subsequent search found he had more than £2,000 in cash and £4,000 worth of cocaine in his pockets.
Following an investigation, he was charged with possessing cocaine with intent to supply, acquiring/using/possessing criminal property, using a motor vehicle on a road without third party insurance, and driving a motor vehicle otherwise than in accordance with a licence.
Having admitted the offences at a previous hearing, he was sentenced at Warwick Crown Court to 28 months in prison.
Investigating officer Det Cons Matthew Rapkins said: “I’m delighted the drugs are now off the streets as they truly do cause misery in our communities.
“Above all, I hope Samuels’ sentence goes some way to reassuring the public we will proactively target those we believe to be involved in drugs, use our powers to disrupt any activity and bring offenders to justice where we can.”
Visit https://tinyurl.com/2fwmdtxt to report information or concerns about drugs. Alternatively, information can be provided anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
